Animal Technician II

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s DTRC is seeking an Animal Technician II to provide daily care for cattle housed at the DTRC, from newborn calves to lactating cows. The role is on-site and includes operating equipment such as skid loaders to support animal care.

Minimum qualifications include at least one year of relevant experience, with a preference for dairy cattle/milking experience and the ability to work weekends/holidays. Sponsorship eligibility is not offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant animal care experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work some weekends and holidays.
• Sponsorship for employment is not available.

Responsibilities

• Daily care of cattle from newborn calves to lactating cows.
• Operate machinery used in animal care, including skid loaders.

Job description

About This Role

The DTRC Animal Technician II is responsible for daily care of the cattle housed at the DTRC. The incumbent will be responsible for routine care of the cattle at the DTRC, ranging from newborn calves to lactating cows. This position will require operation of machinery relevant to animal care, including skid loaders.

About Us

The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The Dept. of ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries. The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills. Students are given sound professional and scientific skills, a broad education and experience for contributing to our communities across the nation and abroad. Students receive excellent advisement and mentorship from faculty and professional staff and participate in extracurricular activities to develop skills to become industry leaders.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires one year of relevant experience.
• Some positions may require additional education (or relevant experience) that will be specified in the position description.
• Various training and/or certification may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of work with livestock
• Ability to work independently
• Availability to work some weekends and/or holidays
• 2-3 years of dairy cattle and milking experience
• Experience operating large machinery

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on:10/28/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$16.36-$24.53